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Duckworth, April Marie, MD

Gender

Female

Language

English

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Specialties
Accepting New Patients
  • Breast Surgery
Areas of Expertise
Axillary Surgery, Benign Breast Disease, Breast Cancer, Breast Health, Ductoscopy, Excisional Breast Biopsy, Malignant Breast Disease, Nipple Sparing Mastectomy

Hospitals and Organizations

  • MidState Medical Center
  • Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
  • Integrated Care Partners
  • The Hospital of Central Connecticut
  • West Hartford Surgery Center

Education

Fellowship
Allegheny General Hospital ‐ Breast Surgical Oncology

Medical School
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Residency
Brookdale Hospital (NY) ‐ General Surgery

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Duckworth is very thorough and allows time for discussion and questions. I feel comfortable talking with her.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Duckworth is kind, patient, never rushed, she makes you feel as though you are the most important person in her day!! She is a marvelous surgeon/ care provider , and I highly recommend her to anyone who has breast issues. I always look forward to my appointments with her, just sorry I had to have cancer to meet her!!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Duckworth is great, she always has your best health in mind.

5 out of 5 stars

It was my first time meeting the doctor and I was very impressed. She made me feel comfortable immediately and was very knowledgeable. I am very happy she is my new doctor. She was highly recommended by one of the medical technicians at mid state radiology.

5 out of 5 stars

Everything was good and everyone was friendly and helpful

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Duckworth is phenomenal

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Duckworth is an excellent dr. I been seeing her 3 1/2 years and I love the way she treat me very good. She take the time to explain everything the way I can understand and I recommend her to my friends and family.

4 out of 5 stars

Actual visit with doctor was good.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Duckworth is excellent.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr.Duckworth is the greatest.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Duckworth was very kind, compassionate and very caring of my concerns/issues. A pleasure to interact with.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr duckworth is a notch above. She's the kind of dr I respond well too.

5 out of 5 stars

Dt Duckworth was extremely influential during my cancer journey. She is knowledgeable with medical advise, has the ability to speak from her heart human to human. I felt seen and heard. She amplified words I needed to hear, to continue on with strength and positivity. A gift I will always remember. Truly grateful.

5 out of 5 stars

Everything was explained to me in a caring and understanding way, and even though my potential problem was likely nothing to worry about, they took it seriously and helped me feel at ease.

5 out of 5 stars

I have given Dr. April Duckworth name to others.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Duckworth was very professional, kind, and sympathetic. She listened very well to my concerns and took her time with explaining everything.

5 out of 5 stars

The doctors was extremely nice and pleasant explaining everything they were going to do to me during my visit.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Duckworth is the best

5 out of 5 stars

My Care was provided by a medical doctor, who is absolutely amazing. She listens to me and I really feel she cares about me. She thoroughly examines me and we discuss a variety of medical questions. I have recommended her too many friends, and will continue to do so in the future.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Duckworth is beyond 5 point rating. I look forward to seeing her each and every time. Her confidence and sense of humor provides hope and comfort. I wish she can be my Dr. For everything. Hartford is lucky to have her and I'm beyond blessed and grateful to have her as my Dr. One of a kind and one of the best kind of Doctors around. Personable, caring, compassionate, knowledgeable, experienced, confident, simply the best. Explains everything, gives you the time you need, sits down to talk to you not at you, treats you with respect, kindness, understanding and makes tough times and rough times brighter. I will never forget how amazing she is. I will always recommend her to everyone I know. The best of the best.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Duckworth took the time necessary to explain my results and options for moving forward.

5 out of 5 stars

I'm very comfortable with every one that I saw during my visit. Great staff

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Duckworth is amazing and I'm so grateful that she's my doctor!!!!!!!!

5 out of 5 stars

She's a good doctor and Is outstanding who listens to all of your problems. For that, I rate her a 5 star.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Duckworth is one of the best doctors I have ever seen. I would recommend her at any time to my family and friends. She is compassionate, patient and caring.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Duckworth was wonderful and explains everything. Very compassionate and caring.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Duckworth is great. She's friendly, thorough and informed.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Duckworth was kind, gentle, practical, & efficient with the procedure she performed in the office.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Duckworth was great!!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Duckworth was so phenomenal! Patient, caring, thorough, just amazing.

Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

Dr.Duckworth is excellent!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. April Duckworth is excellent. She's professional, smart, she listens and personable.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Duckworth is very knowledgeable and took the time to answer all my questions. My appointments are never rushed. The staff was friendly, efficient and made me feel comfortable throughout my visit. I highly recommend.

5 out of 5 stars

I truly love how down to earth she is and understands whats going on with my body. however, I don’t like their blood pressure machines every time I go it’s extremely high Yeah, it’s never high anywhere else they need to get rid of of those machines.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Duckworth is a great doctor. She really cares about her patients. She even gave me her cell phone # so anytime I have a question I just text her and she texts back right away with the answer( I never had a doctor that do that). She explains everything in such a way that you really understand it. She takes her time explaining everything and answering any questions that I might have. I never felt like I was being hurried. So very fortunate to have her. I highly recommend her.

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent care and attention to my daughter’s health concerns. So grateful to Dr. Duckworth for her responsiveness and caring.

5 out of 5 stars

She was super kind and compassionate!

5 out of 5 stars

Love Dr Duckworth! She makes you feel comfortable and relaxed

5 out of 5 stars

She is the BEST! Very humble & down to earth. She explained everything in lingo I could understand & it showed she truly did care.

5 out of 5 stars

Very proficient and knowledgeable and easy to speak with.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Duckworth always takes time to explain things. She has great bedside manner and is an excellent sugeon.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Duckworth was kind, informative, patient and calming. She answered all my questions thoroughly. Staff is incredibly responsive and helpful coordinating next steps of care. Highly recommend!

5 out of 5 stars

I truly cannot even put into words, how amazing Dr. Duckworth truly is. Her compassion combined with her great bedside manner, made me so comfortable and helped ease the situation. Her realness as a human being and her constant availability for questions, make it even more necessary to share my recommendation. She has made the process smooth and seamless from initial appointment through post operational appointments. HIGHLY recommend!

Bio

Dr. April Duckworth is a breast oncology surgeon at the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at The Hospital of Central Connecticut.

Dr. Duckworth completed a fellowship in breast surgery at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, and specializes in all aspects of breast surgery for benign breast disease and breast cancer.

She earned her medical degree at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and completed her residency in general surgery at Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn. She completed a research year at the New York University Institute of Research in Plastic Surgery.

Insurance

Aetna, Anthem, Cigna Healthcare, Colonial Cooperative Care, Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc., Connecticare, First Health Group Corp., Health New England, Multiplan, Northeast Health Direct, Oxford Health Plans, United Healthcare, BCBS Medicare, Connecticare Commercial, Connecticare Medicare, Corvel, Coventry, Essence Healthcare, Evercare, Focus, Health Connecticut, Health Direct, Healthy Connecticut, Prime Health Services, Private Health Care Systems, Inc., Senior Whole Health, WellCare of Connecticut, Inc., One Health Plan/ Great-West Healthcare, CarePartners of Connecticut

This information is subject to change at any time. Please check with your insurance provider before scheduling your appointment or receiving services to confirm they are a participating member of the Hartford HealthCare network.

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